The Hand You Are Dealt - The Fool
Big Ugly Brewing Company

Very good Imperial Stout. Purchased a bomber at the brewery. Pours a black color, very dense with no light coming through. Dark tan head with average retention and lots of lacing on the glass. Simple aroma and flavor. Bourbon barrel aging and malt, both strong and pronounced!!!! The bourbon barrel flavoring is unmistakeable. The good thing is does not overpower the rich maltiness. A perfect blend of smooth maltiness, bitterness from the barrel wood and a "bite" from the bourbon. Mouthfeel is rich, mostly sweet with balancing oak bitterness and bourbon flavoring. This is a strong beer with some alcohol warming and a little bite. Mouthfeel is more like an after dinner liqueur than a beer, but that is not a bad thing!!!!! A very good strong stout!!!!